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The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging people of any race, color, gender identity, sex, national origin, religion, age and ability to apply for positions.

Lab Camp Site Director (Full Time Seasonal)

The Jacob Burns Film Center seeks a Lab Camp Site Director. This is a full-time temporary/seasonal position. The Site Director works closely with the full-time administrative staff and summer staff (faculty and teaching assistants) on all day-to-day camp operations and activities and reports to the Director of Education. Lab Camp consists of approximately (40) campers ages 8-15 per week, and (12) paid camp staff. Lab Camp runs for five weeks, from July 2-August 3. There will be some additional training hours required prior to the start of Camp.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations of Lab Camp, which may include but are not limited to:

Act as point of contact between parents, teaching staff, and full-time administrative staff

Communicate with staff about daily schedule and activities

Provide a consistent thread of excitement and expectations in all camp settings

Participate in weekly staff meetings

Coordinate changes to pre-scheduled room and space reservations

Manage, report, and follow up on disciplinary, health, or safety issues if they should arise

Maintain general safety and well-being for all campers enrolled in camp

Monitor classroom, first aid, and general supplies and replenishment throughout the summer

Monitor classroom and production spaces for general upkeep

Behavioral support and mediation

Leading camp groups during lunch on-site at the Lab and at the Park

Providing basic first-aid when needed

Additional other responsibilities, as needed

Applicants should demonstrate the following:

College degree or 2+ years equivalent experience in relevant field

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience and passion for working with youth of varying ages

Previous supervisory experience in a formal or informal education setting

Interest in film and/or arts education

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to be a leader and additionally work as a member of a creative team

Guest relations or customer service experience

Physically able to be on their feet for up to 8 hours at a time, walk distances of up to one mile and work outside for short periods of time in heat and humidity.

First-Aid and CPR training

Classification: Full time, Seasonal – 40 hours/workweek
Salary: $4,000 for the season

Please send resume, cover letter and three references via email only to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “Lab Camp Site Director 18” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging people of any race, color, gender identity, sex, national origin, religion, age and ability to apply.

Website and Digital Services Manager

Part of our Marketing team, the Website and Digital Services Manager is responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the website and ticketing systems for the organization.

Availability to deal with occasional service issues outside of regular office hours.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package including paid health insurance for the employee.

Please send resume, cover letter and three references via email only to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “Website and Digital Services Manager17” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging people of any race, color, gender identity, sex, national origin, religion, age and ability to apply.

Usher, Theater

The Jacob Burns Film Center seeks part-time, year-round ushers to support the operations of our five -screen, independent, art-house cinema. Ushers are responsible for the seating and safety of all audience members in all theaters.

Ushers are expected to provide the highest level of customer service to all audience members, visiting artists, special guests, and fellow staff members. Ushers are also expected to carry out any job function that theater management deems as appropriate and necessary for the purposes of caring for, maintaining, and improving our facilities, and customer experience.

Provide undivided attention to patrons while assisting them with their needs

Properly assisting guests with special needs

Maintain the cleanliness of the building; lobby, restrooms and theaters

Show up for shifts when scheduled, with flexibility for change in schedules

Maintaining knowledge of current and future film programming and education courses.

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Other duties as assigned.

Applicant should demonstrate the following:

Outgoing personality with an interest or love of film

Experience with customer service including volunteering and interning

Leadership capabilities and self motivation to perform tasks and learn new things

Ability to think quickly and remain calm in a busy environment

Politeness and patience with the desire to work hard and have fun

Salaries are hourly and begin at $11.00/hour

Applicants must be available to work primarily evenings and weekends, and at least 3 shifts (20 hours) per week during these hours. The theater is open 365 days a year, and night/weekend/holiday availability and flexibility is a must.

Please click here for an application. Hiring remains open year-round. When positions become available, candidates who are being considered will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview.

Send completed application and references via email only to theaterjobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “TheaterUsher” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging people of any race, color, gender identity, sex, national origin, religion, age and ability to apply.

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